An inhuman act...

The Maoist-induced derailment of the Howrah-Kurla Jnanesari Express in West Bengal, which led to the death of over 140 people is inhuman and outrageous. It clearly shows that the Maoist have no human values. They misled the underprivileged sections and want to seize power int he name of revolution. They will never agree to talks with the government as their aim is to capture power after overthrowing the state. Nor will they allow development in the regions they dominate as they will end up losing people's support if the locals tase the fruits of development. The government should take strong decisions and go for a full-fledged attack on them.
One hopes the state will act decisively before it is paralysed. One failure to act will demoralise the security forces. The naxal-infested regions can develop only when the writ of the state is reinforced there. Centre should evolve a coordinated approach settin aside their political differences, nothing concrete can be done. It has also put a big question mark on our internal security.
The huge disparity in development even after six decades of independence has served as an interface between the educated and ideologically motivated naxal leaders and the illiterate tribals whose minds are ready to accept but not analyse any ideology. Naxalism has gained more space mainly due to the failure of the state and mainstream political leaders.
The naxal affected "Red-Corridor area" should be tackled with centre-state coordination.

My last prelims...

So, finally i gave my last prelims of my life. though it has been an exhaustive tryst with UPSC but surely not less fascinating. It was on 23rd of may on a scorhing summery afternoon in ahmedabad. I was lucky to have witness the toughest paper of general studies in the history of UPSC. All this days i was on an " academic vacation" surrounded by plethora of books right from khushwant singh's latest to ancient historical literary. Though i would like to leave UPSC with a winning note but then wont lament if land on any side. Its been a delightful journey and I am lucky that i made this choice to be a part of this collosal examination considered the toughest in the world.

Insecurity prevails i know that but "risk to saala spiderman ko bhi lena padta hai hum to phir bhi insaan hai ". I know planning always helps to create a better future but the best things happen when it is unplanned. Try it sometimes.

Jeffery Archer was in bombay few weeks ago and I would like to share some excerpts from his speech. He is basically an avid fan of cricket and was commenting on the significance of working hard with respect to talent in terms of cricket. He said that, " If you are talented and you work hard then you can be Sachin tendulkar, if you are hard working and not talented then you can be Rahul dravid(i know rahul is talented but it is his opinion and we need to respect individual differences), but if a person is talented and not hard working then he is a pauper ".

MOVE-ies of the month...

It’s been long time since I have taken up blogging. Finally my pent up feelings have reached its crescendo so couldn’t stop myself writing. Movies and books are keeping me busy nowadays. I have watched a lot of movies this month and would suggest every moviegoer to watch in your leisure. If you are a pet lover and want to watch a slow pace movie and love experimenting then do watch this movie named “Eight Below”. The way movies are made in the west I really feel it’s a lo`ng arduous path for the Indian film industry to ever reach their level of expertise, character framing and of course the script.
Then if you want to have a laughter riot in a wacky way then go for this movie “How to lose friends and alienate people” again a startling performance by all the characters.
One of my personal favourite if you go by the character performances then a must watch is “The last king of Scotland”. The lead role played by Forrest Whitaker has received an Oscar for this role played by him. Coming to our Indian cinema I did watch “Chhoti si baat” by the genius Hrishikesh mukherjee. I just love that guy. Even after several decades you watch his film you are enchanted by the cinematography, the livewire performances, the screenplay and everything else I have missed. These are my genre of films which I love watching repeatedly.

I have heard people saying that Aamir khan is better actor than shah rukh khan. Mass is always right, let me agree to it. Shah Rukh Khan is not a bad actor either but I will tell you what makes them look different. Just go back and remember any of the films of Aamir khan you must have watched say for example “Sarfarosh” the good thing about aamir khan’s performance is you don’t remember the person in real but the character in the movie. I never remember Aamir khan in any of his movies but only the character he has played. In “sarfarosh” I don’t remember Aamir khan but instead of that I remember A.C.P. Rathod and that’s the mark of a great actor. And fortunately or unfortunately Shah Rukh khan lacks this. Maybe it’s a blessing in disguise. I would say SRK is a charmer and persona unlimited. Even in the best of performances I don’t remember the character he has played but simply remember SRK. And I think he has no regrets because the world appreciates him because of that. One should do what he is best at. And so Aamir is surely a better actor but SRK a better entertainer, charmer and hero.

hi...

hi...hope you all are rocking...
my desktop is out for repair for sometime now...
so am not able to post blogs...
will be back very soon with some interesting blogs....
till then have fun,have peace...

Quite alarming...

Melinda Gates' interview to N.Ram(Editor in Chief of The Hindu) was fascinating. What can one say about the exemplary corporate social responsibility of a couple who hope hope that 50 years after their death "all their money would have been given away" to the society from which it was earned?

Our Prime Minister claimed during his recent Riyadh visit that India will grow at 9 % in 2010-11. Yet we are in need of a foreigner to come here and pump in her millions just for "keeping all kids alive," not to mention addressing their all round development. This is not surprising because in 2010-11 Union budget, the share of childre(who make up 42% of our population) was just 4.6%. Not long ago, the UPA government promised in its Common Minimum Programme that it would raise its public expenditure on health and education to 9% of the GDP by 2009. Perhaps one reaso for this promise being not fulfilled is official ignorance or denial of the fact that 77% of our population is living below Rs. 20 a day...

power of " lying "...

There is a thin line between lying and diplomacy where diplomacy is driven by brain and lying by heart …I do lie when I feel that my lying would make the person happy and smiling…I do lie when I feel that it would make the person feel good even if for the shortest moment…I do lie when I think it would give hope to others…I do lie when I feel I am not answering the most fundamental question…I do lie even though I would be relinquishing my own self and making others happy…I do lie when my friends need sympathy more then strength…I do lie to unravel the truth from within…I do lie when people want short term happiness and not long term miseries…I do lie when I say I am human…I do lie not to earn money but surely a million dollar smile…I do lie to make others live…I honestly lie to bring an honest smile… …I do lie when the question involved is unethical and insignificant but would do whole lot of good to others…I do lie to a child bringing end to his tantrums and showering smiles…I do lie when I loose but makes me keep trying…I don’t lie when I look myself in the front of the mirror…

Never lie to survive but always speak truth to live…

Miracle called democracy

Aung sang suu kyi the democratic stalwart and Nobel laureate of Myanmar has been under house arrest since many years. Myanmar which has been under the reign of armed forces has once again prohibited the pro-democracy leader Suu kyi to contest the forthcoming elections. Myanmar is one of those countries where there is 20% reservation for armed forces in the parliament.

When you look at the world around you there is abundant civil strife, disparaging rule of law, masquerading the principles of democracy everywhere. Thailand frequently faces military coup, there is political instability in Bangladesh during the rule of sheikh hasina , Laos and Cambodia are continuously facing domestic rebellion. In the West Pakistan with powerful military rule and loose civil government is facing problem from every quarter.
Hamid karzai’s attempt at revamping Afghanistan future is unsure as is at Taliban’s helm.
African continent is worst hit as there is least administrative development, civil war, acute food crisis and pandemic disease except for few countries like South Africa, Nigeria and Egypt. There are Central American countries like Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua where there umpteen cases of domestic armed rebellion taking democracy at back foot. Many of the Latin American countries like Bolivia, Peru, and Suriname are under severe economic debt. EU nations are prosperous enough but still peace is shattered very often in the name racial riots and other problems. Middle East and west Asian nations except the opulent few are under severe civil strife may it be Iraq, Palestine or Syria.
Over here Nepal after the over turn of monarchy is still struggling to achieve full fledged democracy. Every major country big or small is facing some sort of political instability, economic downturn or civil strife…

I really admire the way our democracy runs. I know there are worst problems then ever before but still am amazed at the survival of democracy despite of vociferous noises from every corner who wants their own India. I don’t know how this country is governed because it’s a miracle that amidst enormous adversities and diversities India stands united even if it is for namesake. I am simply amazed as how things work in India. An average Indian faces tremendous difficulties living in India but still what actually unites these divisive cultures is still a mystery to me. No wonder why people fly abroad and settle there for better life style, but still I would never leave my country not because of patriotic fervor but because this land simply amazes me. It makes me think, observe, write, change, revolutionize and enjoy. It simply gives me an inspiration to be human once again.